Game Boy Camera Diet: Size Isn’t Everything!
You Don’t Need a Massive Game Boy Camera Anymore!
Can we all agree that the original Game Boy Camera was a magnificent beast, a globe-like entity perched on a mammoth handheld console? If you ever thought to yourself, “Why does this sucker need to be so massive?!” – trust me, you aren’t alone! But there’s good news folks. Recall the much more svelte Game Boy Mini Camera we teased you with a while back? Well, it’s roll-up-your-sleeves time because Christopher Graves has laid out the blueprint for your very own mini model of joy!
Build Your Own Game Boy Camera – Now Available in Fun Size
Starting from today, you can snag the blueprints, necessary boards, and step-by-step guides from our trusty eight-bit photographer’s website. Budget around $110 (assuming you’ve already got a worn-out Game Boy Camera in your collection. If you paid more than $40-$50 for it used, you’re an enthusiast—or were desperate). Additionally, if you have a 3D printer, you can manufacture your own shell. Even the vibrant design label for the Game Boy Mini Camera is part of the package. However, your patience may be put to the test before you can get your hands on a preprinted label. Please don’t call us every day for updates – we have lives too.
Get Ready to Miniaturize Your Larger-Than-Life Nostalgia
So whether you’re a pixel photography aficionado, or simply nostalgic for the clicky clunky times of yore, this DIY project is right up your alley. And let’s not forget the space-saving benefits. Now your Game Boy Camera can nicely fit between your Tamagotchi and your mini fridge. Sweet!
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And there you have it folks, the Game Boy Camera that’s more ‘boy’ than ‘game.’ It might be less iconic, but it’s definitely more portable! And remember, size isn’t everything. At least, that’s what the creators of the Pogo Stick claiming it could replace cars told me. After all, this camera might be small, but when it comes to capturing the beauty of 8-bit, it packs a punch!
Original article: https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/26/23923057/game-boy-camera-mini-mod-diy-price-release-date
